Formal Elements in Photography
Formal elements are the basic parts that make a photo interesting and meaningful. They help guide your eyes and tell a story.

1. Line
Lines lead your eyes around the photo. Example: A road stretching into the distance (Photo by Ansel Adams).

2. Shape
Shapes are flat, enclosed areas. Example: A photo of a round basketball on a court (Image by Nike).

3. Pattern
Patterns are repeated shapes or lines. Example: Rows of colorful umbrellas at a beach (Photo by National Geographic).

4. Texture
Texture shows how something might feel. Example: Close-up of tree bark showing roughness (Photo by John Smith).

5. Tone
Tone is the lightness or darkness in a photo. Example: Black and white portrait with shadows (Photo by Dorothea Lange).

6. Focus
Focus is what part of the photo is sharp or blurry. Example: A sharp flower with a blurry background (Photo by Jane Doe).